Chris Westwood (author) facts for kids
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Chris Westwood
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| Born | Christopher Westwood 26 November 1959 Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Author, Music journalist |
| Nationality | English |
| Notable works | Calling All Monsters, Profile |
Christopher Westwood was born on November 26, 1959, in Wakefield, England. He is an English author and journalist. He is famous for writing books for young adults and children. Before becoming a novelist, he worked as a music journalist. He also studied film and TV production in college.
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Chris Westwood's Career Journey
Chris Westwood started his writing career at a music newspaper called Record Mirror. He worked there for three years until 1981. He was the first English rock journalist to write about the famous Irish rock band U2.
Early Novels and Recognition
His first novel, A Light In The Black, was published in 1989 by Penguin Books. This book was a runner-up for The Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
Popular Young Adult Books
Westwood's second young adult novel, Calling All Monsters (1990), was so exciting that it was considered for a movie. Famous film companies like Amblin Entertainment (from Steven Spielberg) and later DreamWorks thought about making it into a film.
Other books by Chris Westwood include:
- Brother of Mine (1993): This book explores the competition between twin siblings.
- Becoming Julia (1995): A thrilling story about a murder victim and her look-alike.
Adventures in Virtual Worlds
In 1996, Westwood wrote Virtual World. This book was an adventure set in a world of interactive computer games. It was even considered for the Carnegie Medal, a big award for children's books.
Later Works and Inspirations
His psychological thriller, Profile, was published in 2009. This novel was inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock film Shadow Of A Doubt. Chris Westwood often refers to Hitchcock's films in his books.
